A mother from the United Kingdom has given birth to a baby weighing over 11 pounds—the same weight as a bowling ball. Helen Sellers, 34, gave birth to her daughter, Celia, who weighed 11 pounds 5 ounces (5.15 kg), almost six weeks ago. The mom-of-two and mental health nurse revealed that Celia was one of the biggest…
Mom Gives Birth to an 11lb 5oz Baby Girl Who Weighs the Same as a Bowling Ball
Heartbroken Dog Abandoned in Walmart Parking Lot Can’t Stop Hugging the Humans Who Rescued Him
A lonely, abandoned golden retriever mix had taken to living in a Walmart parking lot in rural Georgia. Although his owners knew of his whereabouts from locals, who told them more than once, they said they didn’t want him. He was flee-ridden, his fur matted, but more than anything else, the dog, who was later named…
Granddaughter Re-creates Photos of Her Grandma in Her Youth as a Surprise Birthday Gift
For her grandmother’s 71st birthday, a West Tennessee ceramic artist and vintage shop owner had a bright idea of re-creating photos of her grandma from a young age, with matching outfits and makeup. The sweet, touching result of her hard work has since gone viral. Lakyn Bowman, 26, owner of Lakyn Thrifts, got the idea…
Scottish Researchers Uncover Relic-Like Crystal Jar With Gold Inscription From Viking-Age Treasure Hoard
Nearly nine years after a metal detectorist in Scotland first stumbled on the largest hoard of Viking-age treasure ever unearthed in Britain or Ireland, its contents continue to yield new discoveries in the hands of researchers. The Galloway Hoard, found in 2014 by one Derrick McLennan from Ayrshire, consists of over 100 gold, silver, crystal,…
10 American Inventions That Changed the World
March 16, 2022
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Electricity Efforts to understand and harness electricity began in the 18th century. Scientists thought electricity could be used to create a cheap way for people to light their homes. One of the most notable pioneers in electricity was Thomas Edison, who developed the first practical electrical light bulb in the late 1870s. Edison launched a…
Crafty Dad Transforms an Old, Run-Down Caravan Into a Stylish Space for Just $2,600
When a 28-year-old father’s family trips to Spain were canceled twice, he was undeterred in making sure they at least had a staycation. Transforming an old, run-down caravan for just 2,000 pounds (approx. US$2,600) into a stylish space, his family are now enjoying their time outdoors. “I was always on caravan holidays when I was a…
Amateur Astrophotographer Shoots Jaw-Dropping Images of Galaxies Millions of Light-Years Away in His Backyard
A keen stargazer in the UK who started photographing the heavens during lockdowns has produced a series of jaw-dropping images of galaxies millions of light-years away. Roger Allpress, 57, has captured the most distant corners of space after he turned to astrophotography to solve his CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus lockdown boredom. His stunning photos show…
‘The Lord Is in Control’: Parents Choose Faith Over Abortion, Saving Baby With Genetic Defect
Two parents from Chatsworth, California, found themselves at a fork in the road when at 21 weeks into the pregnancy they were told that their baby had a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a genetic defect that leaves a hole in the diaphragm between the chest and abdominal cavity. What looked like a dead end was,…
‘Doing Things Right’: Loving Dad of 2 Shovels Snow for Neighbors Every Time It Snows
Kindness is a choice of the will. A husband and father from Wilmington, Delaware, habitually chooses to demonstrate kindness to those around him. And while he doesn’t do it to be recognized, his bighearted service does not go unnoticed. Every time it snows—which can be quite often in a Delaware winter—Brian Dignen shovels his driveway…
Man’s Dog Leads Him to Skinny Abandoned Foxhound Laying in Mud in Dog Park; He Adopts Her Into Family
On a weekend jog with his dog last fall, a man was surprised when his pet, who usually never leaves his side, suddenly ran off into a nearby dog park. Confused by her strange behavior, he went to investigate what had caused her to rush off in such haste. The 36-year-old dog lover, Will Green, caught…
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